Snorkeling Koh Tao: Private Boat Charter with Lunch

Five snorkeling bays in one afternoon, the boat and crew yours alone

A private boat charter around Koh Tao lets you snorkel at your choice of five bays—Koh Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong Bay, Aow Leuk Bay, and Shark Bay—with a crew of 19 years' local experience who tailor the route to your preferences and help you avoid the crowded spots. Hotel pickup and drop-off on Koh Tao are included, along with lunch on board, snorkeling gear, a guide in English or Thai, and underwater photography. The 6-hour charter runs at your pace, not a group's.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat charter and snorkeling

• Visit Koh Nang Yuan island
• Relax, swim, and snorkel at Koh Nang Yuan
• Snorkel at Mango Bay or Lighthouse Bay
• Snorkel at Hin Wong Bay
• Relax and snorkel at Aow Leuk Bay
• Snorkel and explore Shark Bay
• Enjoy lunch buffet on board

The Experience

You arrive at the pier and board your own boat instead of joining a group waiting to depart. The crew knows which bays have the clearest water that morning and where the sea turtles have been spotted, so they can steer toward what you want to see—whether that's the shallow reefs of Aow Leuk Bay, the rocky underwater landscape around Hin Wong Bay, or Shark Bay if you're hoping to spot blacktip reef sharks and tropical fish. Because it's your charter, the itinerary shifts with the conditions and your interests, not a printed schedule.

You'll snorkel at multiple stops across the day. Koh Nang Yuan sits in crystal-clear water with a white sand beach and a viewpoint above the island; Mango Bay and Lighthouse Bay offer calm, shallow waters where you can swim at your own speed among colorful fish. Hin Wong Bay's rocky coastline creates different underwater terrain. Aow Leuk Bay is known for its sandy bottom and calm conditions. The crew provides masks, snorkels, and life jackets, and a snorkeling instructor is on board to help you get comfortable in the water. Underwater photography is included, so you'll have images of what you saw.

Lunch is a fresh buffet served on board while you're anchored—let the crew know about dietary preferences or allergies when you book. Coffee, cookies, and fresh seasonal fruit come out during the morning, and chilled bottled water stays cold in an ice box throughout the day. The boat picks you up at your hotel or villa on Koh Tao and returns you there at the end, so the only logistics you handle is showing up at the pier.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off on Koh Tao.
• snorkeling mask and snorkel.
• life jacket.
• snorkeling instructor.
• fresh buffet lunch on board.
• coffee, cookies, and fresh seasonal fruit.
• chilled bottled water.
• towels.
• underwater photography.
• and insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Blue Wave Adventure

Is this one for you?Book this charter if you're traveling with family or a small group and want to set your own pace instead of following a group schedule. The crew's local knowledge means they can steer toward the calmest bays or the best marine life sightings that day, and because the boat is yours alone, you're not competing for space or waiting for slower swimmers.

Top questions

Can I choose which snorkeling bays we visit, or is the route set?

The crew tailors the route to your preferences and can adjust stops based on conditions and what you want to see that day. You're not locked into a fixed itinerary the way a group tour is.

What snorkeling sites are included in the charter?

The charter visits five bays around Koh Tao: Koh Nang Yuan with its white sand beach and viewpoint, Mango Bay and Lighthouse Bay with shallow calm waters, Hin Wong Bay with rocky underwater scenery, and Aow Leuk Bay known for its sandy bottom and colorful marine life. Shark Bay is also available if you want to look for blacktip reef sharks and sea turtles.

Is snorkeling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided, including mask and snorkel. Life jackets are also included. A snorkeling instructor is on board to help you get comfortable in the water.

What's included in the lunch on board?

A fresh buffet lunch is served on the boat while you're anchored. Coffee, cookies, and fresh seasonal fruit are available during the morning, and chilled bottled water is kept cold in an ice box all day. Let the crew know about dietary preferences or allergies when you book.

Does the charter include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel or villa on Koh Tao are included in the charter price.

How long is the snorkeling charter?

The charter runs for 6 hours, giving you time to visit multiple bays, snorkel at each stop, and enjoy lunch on board without rushing.